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I got constipation a lot after starting low-carb. Plus I packed in the fags which are great in the morning as an assist. However, it seems to be getting better after two months on the low carb diet.

Missed this post. Packed in the fags 14 days ago using Cahmpix, only side effects being very vivid dreams. Must say the first few days after stopping were not much fun but I am feeling normalish now and am so glad I have stopped. This is the first time, after numerous attempts, that I have...

I had felt very tired for a good while maybe even a few years. Went to Greece for a fortnight and felt terrible the whole holiday and being a bloke put it down to the heat. Got home and became constantly thirsty and craving orange juice/ice pops etc and started needing the loo a lot in the...

Apparently the docs want it to be between 44 and 59 so 41 is good :clap:

Well I have been to the docs this morning and my HBA1C and under the new criteria I am 35 so very pleased. The doc was understanding about my side effects regarding Simvistatin (spl) but has prescribed another with hopefully less problems and he said my bad cholesterol was significantly down...

To be honest I don't think I would be that keen on taking another statin. Think I may try this low carb approach as it may help me lose weight and according to some it would lower my cholesterol.

Do all statins have these ****** side-effects? Started these 3 months ago and have felt constantly tired, developed a dry cough/back ache/weird muscle aches/cramps alongside what my family have described as a general grumpiness that I don't usually have. Last week I stopped taking them and all...

Thanks Grazer, very helpful. The reason I tested after 75 mins was, after reading the other day that BG can go up and down quickly, I was a bit worried that the 2 hour test was when BG was on a downward path. My Dr seems OK about the amount of strips I use and has not said to test less, so all...

Hey everyone, just a question about self-testing. This morning I had a bowl of Alpen (no added sugar) with semi-skimmed milk. My morning BG was 5.8 fasting (not even a cuppa). I see that some people say you should test an hour and a quarter after food to see if you are spiking, so I did this...

Just looked at all those boiled sweets. Will be £30 - £40 worse off this month as have packed in the fags so need to occupy myself :crazy:

Thanks for that Grazer. Will spend the next few hours looking at low carb snacks (wasn't aware there was a Mega store :lol:

This week after seeking advise on my diet from members of the forum, I tries brown rice for the first time (I know its still carbs) but I am assuming better than white rice and I can honestly say it was really nice. I am also a bit of a bread eater and therefore went for less bread and used the...

Hi again, thanks again for the replies. Pleased about Glazer's advise about drinking :D I must admit I have cut down and often avoid lager and beer, going for wine or spirits with a diet/no sugar mixer. I think I will try to cut down on the spuds/bread (thought using brown bread would be...

Thanks for getting back to me and sorry for not replying yesterday but busy at work and then some mates popped over.. My diet is OK I think. I eat no added sugar Alpen most days for breakfast with semi-skimmed or if in a hurry a chicken sarnie from the local deli (no mayo) on brown bread. For...

Already doing so :P